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Retail Technology Startup Stories Interview: Cavela Founder and CEO Anthony Sardain
Retail Technology Startup Stories Interview: Cavela Founder and CEO Anthony Sardain

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StartupsStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Cavela, Startups, Anthony Sardain, Retail technology, Startup stories, AIComment
Attain announces acquisition of Zooey Deschanel co-founded rewards and loyalty specialist Merryfield
Attain announces acquisition of Zooey Deschanel co-founded rewards and loyalty specialist Merryfield
AcquisitionsStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Attain, Merryfield, Zooey Deschanel, Acquisitions, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Startups, Loyalty and rewardsComment
Allstar becomes first B2B roaming partner for Sainsbury's EV charging service Smart Charge
Allstar becomes first B2B roaming partner for Sainsbury's EV charging service Smart Charge

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Green retailStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Allstar, Sainsbury's, EVs, Electric vehicles, Green retails, Stores, Nectar, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sainsbury's Smart ChargeComment
Northern starts rolling out Quadient parcel lockers at 50 railway stations across the North of England  
Northern starts rolling out Quadient parcel lockers at 50 railway stations across the North of England  

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Quadient, Parcel Pending by Quadient, Parcel lockers, Online deilvery, Northern, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Travis Kalanick's digital food court Picnic is now serving San Francisco and Mountain View
Travis Kalanick's digital food court Picnic is now serving San Francisco and Mountain View

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Food deliveryStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Travis Kalanick, Food delivery, Picnic, Brittain Ladd, City Storage Systems, CloudKitchens, Restaurants, DoorDash, Uber Eats, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
ImagineCreate AI targets e-commerce brands with new AI image generation and try-on technology
ImagineCreate AI targets e-commerce brands with new AI image generation and try-on technology

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024ImagineCreate AI, AI, Startups, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, Online retail, Try on technologyComment
Cebr research: Brits missing out on £3,000 of annual savings by not purchasing via manufacturers
Cebr research: Brits missing out on £3,000 of annual savings by not purchasing via manufacturers

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E-commerceStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Temu, Cebr, Research, Online retail, Online marketplaces, Direct-from-factory model, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
commercetools report exposes urgent risks retailers face by delaying upgrades to e-commerce systems
commercetools report exposes urgent risks retailers face by delaying upgrades to e-commerce systems

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E-commerceStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024commercetools, Research, E-commerce, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Shopify veteran Paul Goldston joins self-service technology startup Order Editing as Head of ANZ
Shopify veteran Paul Goldston joins self-service technology startup Order Editing as Head of ANZ

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Paul Goldston, Order Editing, Shopify, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
What is the best type of driveway sealcoat?
What is the best type of driveway sealcoat?
Home improvementStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Driveways, Houses, Home improvement, Cars, Vehicles, Sealcoating, Home owners, sustainabilityComment
Up close and personal: L'Oréal LUXE beauty and luxury retail pop up touches down in Westfield London
Up close and personal: L'Oréal LUXE beauty and luxury retail pop up touches down in Westfield London

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Pop-upsStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Pop-ups, Shopping centres, Westfield London, L'Oréal LUXE, Beauty, Immersive experiences, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Westfield RiseComment
Celigo survey flags cultural shift as consumers head online in a race to finish Christmas shopping
Celigo survey flags cultural shift as consumers head online in a race to finish Christmas shopping

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ChristmasStaff WriterSeptember 24, 2024Celigo, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, Stores, Christmas, Omnichannel retailComment
Time is running out to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, deadline for submissions Friday, 25th October
Time is running out to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, deadline for submissions Friday, 25th October

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 23, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Events, AwardsComment
Grab and go: AiFi opens checkout-free stores at Nissan Stadium, home of NFL team Tennessee Titans
Grab and go: AiFi opens checkout-free stores at Nissan Stadium, home of NFL team Tennessee Titans

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024AiFi, Checkout free stores, Autonomous stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Tennessee Titans, Stores, Chicago White Sox, Baseball, American footballComment
An entrepreneur's guide: how to start a business in the UK
An entrepreneur's guide: how to start a business in the UK

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StartupsStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024Entrepreneurs, Startups, SMEs, UKComment
Retail Technology Show 2025 website goes live as leading event makes move from London Olympia to ExCel
Retail Technology Show 2025 website goes live as leading event makes move from London Olympia to ExCel

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RTS 2025Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2024Retail Technology Show 2025, Retail Technology Show 2024, RTS 2024, RTS 2025, Events, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Conferences, ExhibitionsComment
Indoor karting operator K1 Speed set to open UK flagship location at XSite Braehead during autumn 2025
Indoor karting operator K1 Speed set to open UK flagship location at XSite Braehead during autumn 2025

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Hospitality and leisureStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024XSite Braehead, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, K1 Speed, Indoor karting, Safety technology, Gaming, Scotland, Hospitality and leisureComment
lululemon launches 2024 Global Wellbeing Report and makes wellbeing commitments within UK
lululemon launches 2024 Global Wellbeing Report and makes wellbeing commitments within UK

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024lululemon, lululemon 2024 Global Wellbeing Report, Research, Health and wellbeing, UK, World Mental Health Day, Mental healthComment
Fasting app and health and weight loss community Fastic taps MoEngage customer engagement platform
Fasting app and health and weight loss community Fastic taps MoEngage customer engagement platform

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Customer engagementStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024Fastic, Health and wellbeing, MoEngage, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer engagement, CEPs, AI, AnalyticsComment
Food and coffee chain Pret A Manger taps YOOBIC tech to support frontline teams and global expansion
Food and coffee chain Pret A Manger taps YOOBIC tech to support frontline teams and global expansion

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Digital workplace techStaff WriterSeptember 23, 2024YOOBIC, Pret A Manger, Employees, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital workplace solutions, Stores, Health and safetyComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
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May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
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May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI

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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
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RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
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Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID

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RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
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RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
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Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores

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Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
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Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
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Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments

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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
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